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[Saba Sports News] New Zealand white-ball captain Kane Williamson has made a comeback in New Zealand’s T20 squad for the upcoming home series against Bangladesh.
The New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced a 13-player contingent, keeping their sights at the T20 World Cup 2024.
Williamson last played a T20I 13 months ago and as the next ICC tournament will be a 20-over one, he is back in the scheme of things for the shortest-format.
One of the notable exclusions is Rachin Ravindra, who made his name in the ODI World Cup 2023, but still is finding hard to find a place in the Test and T20 formats.
Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry and Henry Shipley are not in the squad as they are suffering from various injuries, while Trent Boult made himself unavailable for selection. Devon Conway has been rested.
Wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert earned a recall and will most likely play as an opener. Fast-bowler Ben Sears has also made the cut.
The three-match T20I series between New Zealand and Bangladesh will kickstart on December 27 in Napier.
New Zealand T20 squad: Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ben Sears.